Senior Administrative Assistant

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

Sr. Administrative Assistant, Student Life Department

CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled

REVISED: 7/1/2023

POST: 02/03/2026

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is the oldest school for the deaf, founded in 1817 by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. The American School for the Deaf is committed to serving deaf and hard of hearing infants, youth, and their families in development of intellect and the enhancement of quality of life utilizing specially designed instruction through an American Sign Language and English Bilingual Approach, empowering them to become educated and self-directed life-long learners.

ASD is located in West Hartford, a town recognized as one of the top ten towns for raising families. West Hartford residents value education, evidenced by the high quality of public and private schools. There is also much to do in West Hartford. There is a wide array of parks and recreation. There are pools and hiking trails. There are historic sites to visit as well.

If shopping is on the list, then Blue Back Square, located in the center of town, offers many retail stores and a variety of restaurants to satisfy everyone.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position:
Sr. Administrative Assistant

Department:
Student Life Department

Supervisor:
Director of Student Life

Description:
Full Time, 12-months - Benefits Eligible

Union Status:
Non-Collective Bargaining (non-union)

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Serve as primary point of contact. Maintains a welcoming and professional environment for ASD staff as well as all external visitors.
• Coordinates meetings and events.
• Prepare and disseminate reports as required.
• Responsible for fiIing, scanning, and tracking of contracts.
• Processes purchase orders for several departments
• Generates correspondence as requested.
• Participates in and assists with in special projects.
• Provide coverage for receptionist.
• Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

:

• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong organizational skills, highly detail oriented and consistent follow-through on assignments
• Requires ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Discretion, tact, and high regard for confidentiality required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, with at least 1-3 years' experience in an office setting (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Working knowledge of American Sign Language preferred, or willingness to learn.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Compensation range is based on experience and available upon request.

ASD is ALL ways able. If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources Department.

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).

All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.